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Eastern European
Explorer 2012
Vienna to Bucharest

Ship: Uniworld - Europe River Cruises
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Departures: 
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Vukovar, Belgrade, Kostolac, Donji Milanovac, Vidin, Rousse, Varna, Giurgiu, Bucharest
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Vienna
Airport gateway (Departure) : Bucharest

Itinerary

Eastern Europe Explorer - Vienna to Bucharest
Day 1 -   Vienna (embark)
Day 2 -   Vienna
Day 3 -   Bratislava
Day 4 -   Budapest
Day 5 -   Budapest, cruising the Danube River
Day 6 -   Vukovar (Osijek)
Day 7 -   Belgrade
Day 8 -   Kostolac (Viminacium)
Day 9 -   Donji Milanovac, cruising the Iron Gates
Day 10 - Vidin (Belogradchik)
Day 11 - Rousse (Varna or Rusensky Countryside)
Day 12 - Rousse
Day 13 - Giurgiu (disembark), transfer to Bucharest
Day 14 - Bucharest
Day 15 - Bucharest, transfer to the airport


 

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Cruise ships operating on this itinerary:

River Countess, River Princess, River Duchess

This itinerary also operates in reverse direction from Bucharest to Vienna on the following dates:

14 April, 2012
05 June, 2012
25 July, 2012
23 August, 2012
07 October, 2012

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Vienna

Vienna is known worldwide as a city of music. Quality orchestras and ensembles are its seal of excellence. Along with well-established ensembles for contemporary music classical music continues to play a vital role, as made evident by the City of Vienna Concert Orchestra and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, amongst others. The Vienna Academy, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and the Women's Chamber Orchestra are dedicated to tradition and modern music alike. International artists are a great gain to cultural life in Vienna.Vienna's cultural life is multi-faceted. You have the choice of 50 theatres, four opera houses, two stages for musicals, 100 museums and numerous theatre, music and dance festivals. The museum quarter with its baroque facade is home to one of the biggest cultural districts in Europe.


Country  Austria
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 15kms
Currency -
Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House, Spanish Riding School, Prater Park, Danube Tower, Vienna Zoo

Bratislava

Bratislava is redolent with Hapsburg Baroque architecture, preserved in many historic row houses and the pedestrianised Old Town, which has been extensively renovated. But as an ancient trading post, its history is much older, with German settlers since the middle ages, Hungarians, Italians, and a large Jewish community with some places of worship still remaining.

Country - Slovakia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Slovak Koruna (SKK)

Places of Interest
Bratislava Castle, Slovak National Gallery, Primatial Palace, Slavin Monument, Michalska Street

Budapest

Budapest possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube. It has also been called the City of Spas, as there are a dozen thermal baths complexes served by over a hundred natural thermal springs.

Country - Hungary
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Forint (HUF)

Places of Interest
Ecseri Flea Market, Royal Palace, National Gallery, Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum, Fisherman's Bastion, Statue Park

Vukovar

Vukovar is a city in eastern Croatia, and the biggest river port in Croatia located at the confluence of the Vuka river into the Danube. Vukovar is the center of the Vukovar-Srijem county. The city's registered population was 30,126 in the 2001 census, up to 31,670 in the municipality.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 230kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Castle of the Eltz family, Vucedol, Orlov Otok

Belgrade

Belgrade is a very old city, dating back to several thousand years before Christ. The city can be divided into three parts: Zemun, Novi Beograd and Stari Grad, or the Old City.


Country
- Serbia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 18kms
Currency - Serbian Dinar (CSD)

Places of Interest
Sava and Danube Rivers, Fortress of Kalemegdan

Kostolac

 

Country - Serbia
Distance from port to City -
Distance from port to Airport - 55kms
Currency - Serbian Dinar (CSD)

Places of Interest

Vidin

The town of Vidin is situated on the bank of the Danube, in the most northwest corner of Bulgaria, 199km northwest of Sofia. One of the most marvellous cities in the country, Vidin was inhabited by Celts, Romans, and Byzantines, but it was under the Bulgarian Tsars and their Ottoman conquerors that the most frenzied fortress building took place.

Country - Bulgaria
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 150kms
Currency - Lev (BGN)

Places of Interest
Baba Vida, Church of St Petka, Ethnographic Museum

Varna

Country - Bulgaria
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Bulgarian Lev (BGN)

Places of Interest

Bucharest

Bucharest is Romania's capital and largest city, as well as the most important industrial and commercial center of the country. With its 2 million inhabitants in the city proper and more than 2.4 million in the urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Eastern Europe.

Country
- Romania
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 7.5kms
Currency - Ieu (RON)

Places of Interest
Piata Unirii (Union Plaza), Little Paris, Palace of Parliament

 

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Uniworld presents an unrivalled river cruise program with unique itineraries and superb five-star inclusions.

Travel onboard intimate, luxurious ships with a maximum of 134 guests - fewer guests than any other river cruise company in Europe.

With one highly trained staff member for every three guests and expert onboard hotel management, we are able to deliver a guest satisfaction rate of 98%.

Our outstanding meal program has been created by award-winning chefs who prepare a wonderful selection of dishes using fresh local produce available from the destinations of each itinerary.

Onshore, Uniworld ensures the best quality included excursions hosted by expert English-speaking local guides.


 

 

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Uniworld - Europe River Cruises

Experience the Grand Rivers and Waterways of Europe

Delight in the exquisite floral displays as you sail through Holland in spring. Sail through the South of France along the Rhone and Saone in the summer with a chance to see the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. Marvel at the vineyards turning hues of gold while sailing Portugal’s Douro River during the fall, or walk through the famed Christmas Markets of Germany and Austria during your holiday cruise along the Rhine, Main and Danube.

These legendary rivers and waterways have shaped the history, culture and economy of Europe for thousands of years. Now they will help shape your holiday experience, giving you an intimate and up-close view at how life once was lived in Europe’s sophisticated cities and tiny villages. Travel through the heart of Europe and be prepared to be amazed as history unfolds before your eyes.

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